As you explore new homes in Lakewood Ranch neighborhoods, you may be presented with a lot of opportunities. While many 55+ communities offer new homes and amenities, only the best quality home builders at Del Webb have decades of experience in helping active adults build and enjoy their next stage of life.

When you decide to design your home with Del Webb, you get to pick from our selection of dream house floor plans, each designed with inspired spaces that help to make life in our active adult communities more enjoyable. For example, many of our plans offer the option of a flex room which can easily become an office, hobby space, or even a spare bedroom for visiting family. Some plans even give you the opportunity to add vaulted ceilings throughout the home, giving it an air of sophistication or bay windows for added natural light. Once you have selected the perfect floor plan for your lifestyle, Del Webb provides you with the options to help make it personal. Choose from our curated selections of granite countertops, wood-like tiles or hardwood floors and more to help make your space uniquely yours. Del Webb also gives you the opportunity to enhance your homes livability with smart home technology.

At Del Webb, we believe a Life Well Led® is all about connection. That is why we strive to build new homes and communities where active adults have the opportunity to forge new relationships for their next stage of life.

Residents of Lakewood Ranch retirement communities can experience several of the perks of Florida living—like beaches. Some of the top attractions in Lakewood Ranch include the nationally ranked Siesta Key, as well as nearby Lido Key and Anna Maria Island. All three offer the opportunity to enjoy the white sand and the sparkling Gulf of Mexico waters this area of Florida is known for. For sports fans, Lakewood Ranch is also near the MLB Spring training locations for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves. Cheer on your favorite team or watch rising talent. And if you have an interest in other sporting events, be sure to take a visit to the nearby Sarasota Polo Club to watch your favorite equestrian pastimes.

For people looking for active adult communities near major employers in Lakewood Ranch, Del Webb’s new homes are close by. Our residents who are still working, or even those who might be exploring a new career, can find opportunities in several disciplines. For example, those with a background in healthcare and medicine may look at opportunities as Lakewood Ranch Medical Center or SMH Health Care. Or, those in education may explore IMG Academy, a nationally recognized school with a heavy emphasis on sports or local Sarasota County Schools. Positions in hospitality and finance are also available for residents in the area.

Whether you are looking forward to retirement, or are already there, the over 55 communities in Lakewood Ranch provide opportunities to work and relax.

When buying your dream home is about to become a reality, there is a lot you should consider. For example, knowing what steps you will need to take to ensure that your retirement budgeting supports the lifestyle you are looking for in over 55 communities is vital. A good first step is to explore the current values of homes in the area you are looking to move to and then consider other cost of living factors to determine how much home financing you may need to secure. For those looking at 55+ communities in Lakewood Ranch, you may be surprised to learn that while overall cost of living metrics are above national average, healthcare costs are 8% lower. This coupled with the fact that Florida has no state income and estate tax, and property and sales tax near national marks, makes Lakewood Ranch, FL a good locale for active adults.